Polish Navy, a grade I winner and sire of 1993 Kentucky Derby (gr. I)
winner Sea Hero, was euthanized Jan. 6 at Old Friends Thoroughbred
Retirement facility near Georgetown, Ky. He had been suffering from
complications from a hip injury.
“Polish Navy injured his hip several weeks ago and was taken to
Hagyard’s, where he received excellent diagnostic care,” said Old Friend
president Michael Blowen.
“Unfortunately, he just never recovered. Dr.
Doug Byars visited with this great old horse several times and, in
consultation with Old Friends, advised us that Polish Navy’s time had
come.”
The 27-year-old son of Danzig had been pensioned at Old Friends since 2009.
Polish Navy was a racing leader for breeder/owner Ogden Phipps the
two years he raced. At 2 in 1986 he won the Champagne Stakes (gr. I) and
the Cowdin Stakes (gr. I).
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